| Jonathan Pinson | |
| Term Start: | December 1, 2020 |
| Predecessor: | Scott Cadle |
| State Delegate: | West Virginia |
| District: | 13th |
| Birth Name: | Jonathan Adam Pinson |
| Party: | Republican |
| Spouse: | Amy Pinson |
| Alma Mater: | West Virginia University at Parkersburg |
| Occupation: | Police officer, pastor |
| Alongside: | Kathie Hess Crouse |
Jonathan Adam Pinson is an American politician who has served as a Delegate from the 13th district to the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2020. Pinson is a Republican.
Pinson was educated at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, a community college. He also graduated from the West Virginia police academy. Before running for office, Pinson served as a police officer with Jackson County, West Virginia and as a pastor.[1] [2] [3]
In his first primary, Pinson received 33.03% of the vote to be sent to the nomination alongside fellow Republican Joshua Higginbotham.[4]
In the general, Pinson received 36.04%, the highest percentage in the select-two election to be sent to the House of Delegates.[5]
After redistricting, Pinson ran in the redrawn 17th House of Delegates District. He defeated Republican challengers Morgan Hurlow and Robert Marchal, receiving 79.8% of the vote to be nominated.[6]
Pinson voted for a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing on the team that aligns with their gender identity.[1]
Woodrum voted for SB 11, a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to strike.[1] [8]
With many of his fellow Delegates, Pinson signed onto a resolution requesting West Virginia Senators and Congresspeople to oppose bills that would allow statehood for the District of Columbia.[9]
Pinson is married to Amy Pinson and has three children. He is a Baptist and serves as a Baptist pastor.[1]